Tornado Causes Extensive Damage in Houston Suburbs

Tue Nov 25 2025 20:31:30 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A powerful tornado has left more than 100 homes damaged in the suburbs north of Houston, Texas, as heavy fog partially obstructed initial assessments of the destruction.

In the aftermath of a tornado that struck north of Houston, over 100 homes sustained significant damage, with reports of uprooted trees, downed power lines, and blocked roads. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Local fire officials are prioritizing repairs and cleanup in affected areas. As residents prepare for the busy Thanksgiving travel period, additional storms are predicted in other parts of the state.

HOUSTON (AP) — A tornado that raced through residential areas north of Houston damaged more than 100 homes, tearing off roofs, moving garages off their foundations, and smashing windows, authorities in Texas said.

No injuries were reported in the storm that uprooted trees, downed power lines, and created paths of debris throughout some neighborhoods. Heavy fog made it difficult to assess all the damage Tuesday morning, but calmer weather conditions were expected to prevail in the area. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms were anticipated further south during the day, considered one of the busiest travel periods of the Thanksgiving holiday. Rain and snow were in the forecast in other areas of the country as well, according to the National Weather Service.

Some residents hunkered down in their homes, taking refuge in closets amid the storm. More than 20,000 customers experienced power outages at one point on Monday.

“I had the door and I was trying to hold it shut so that nothing would end up in the house,” Miriam Harris told KTRK-TV. “It was so forceful.” She reported damage to her roof and trees, as well as to her holiday light display.

In Klein, about 25 miles north of Houston, officials are working to address multiple gas leaks, clear blocked roads from fallen trees, and clean debris from homes and businesses, according to Ja’Milla Lomas, a spokesperson for the Klein Fire Department. Damage has also been reported in nearby Cypress and Spring.

Photos and drone videos shared by the Harris County Precinct 4 constable showcased roofs stripped of shingles and roads obstructed by debris. The tornado watch for southeastern Texas, including Houston, remained in effect until early Tuesday, alongside a severe thunderstorm warning for certain regions.

The Houston Fire Department has dispatched a saw team to remove toppled trees, and authorities urge residents to proceed with caution as cleanup continues.